Westminster launches ‘groundbreaking’ support service for developers
New scheme promises to speed up the planning and delivery of building projects across the borough.
Green light for 722-home ‘next generation neighbourhood’ in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham Council has approved plans for a two-acre build-to-rent scheme by Moda Living on the edge of the city centre.
High Court re-affirms new Permitted Development Rights
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against new Permitted Development Rights and changes to Use Class Orders.
Downing Street rethinks proposed planning algorithm
The Ministry of Housing is reportedly “working on a fairer formula” to distribute house-building targets, following Tory-led criticism of proposed planning reforms.
The Times: Skyscrapers in London – do we want to reach for the stars?
Written by Jonathan Morrison, this fascinating special report for the Times charts the changing of the capital’s skyline from 1964 – when the 191m Post Office Tower became the first of London’s skyscrapers – to the present day.
Planning nod for resi development at Cheshire’s Doddington Hall, after 13 years
112-home residential development in historic house grounds gets the go-ahead light at appeal.
Hawkes celebrates a brace of Country House Clause approvals
Specialist architecture practice secures its 20th and 21st Para 79 wins.
Gove weighs in on Cala’s Surrey planning application
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has argued in a “personal capacity” against a proposed housing development in his constituency.
Mayor gives green light to controversial Kensington Forum development, again
London’s Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe has approved controversial development plans by Queensgate and Rockwell Property for the Kensington Forum Hotel on Cromwell Road, despite vocal opposition from many locals and RBKC Council.
Permitted rooftop developments could deliver 173,000 new homes across nine UK cities
August’s new Permitted Development Right on upward extensions paves the way for up to 173,000 new homes across seven million square metres of rooftops, suggests some new research by Knight Frank – including over 136,000 new homes in London.
Bishopsgate Goodsyard planning decision slated for December
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is due to give the final say-so on the ten-acre Shoreditch development in December, six years after plans were first submitted by JV partners Ballymore and Hammerson.
Square Mile’s new ‘digital twin’ will help planners visualise the future
The City of London Corporation, Innovate UK, New London Architecture and VU.CITY launch ‘the most advanced, fully interactive virtual reality digital twin ever of a major city area’; new tech billed as ‘the ultimate in tools for community consultation’